CP Coach Shares Thoughts on Baseball Series against Silliman

31 March 2011

Submitted by Central Private Baseball Coach Jason Kinchen      Taking 2 out of 3 games from Silliman was huge for our squad; however, we dropped the final game of the series from not being mentally prepared, and I take full responsibility for the loss.  Game 1 was an outstanding game to watch and be a part [...]

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“The Sound of Music” Opens Tonight at Central High School

31 March 2011

From the Central High School website    The Central High School Theatre will be performing The Sound of Music on March 31st-April 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and April 2nd-3rd at 2:00 p.m.     Tickets cost $10 in advance.  For ticket information call: (225) 261-3438 or purchase the tickets from Central High School.

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$0 Plus $3,500 = $67,000

31 March 2011

By Dave Freneaux     Let me explain.  Steve Vasallo has been hired by Mayor Mac Watts to lead Central’s Economic Development efforts through June 30, 2011.  Mr. Vasallo previously held the same position for Central for 15 months from April, 2009 through June, 2010.  Mr. Vasallo’s first 15 month stint with the city was funded [...]

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Central Resident Killed in Baton Rouge CarQuest Robbery

31 March 2011

    Randy Chaney, 55, of Greenwell Springs, and Edward Gurtner, 43 were killed during an armed robbery of the CarQuest store where they worked on Airline Highway near Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge.  On Monday authorities arrested Lee Turner, Jr., and charged him with two counts of first degree murder and armed robbery.  Turner was [...]

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Jazz Recital, Picnic, & Farmers Market Saturday

31 March 2011

Submitted by Susan Acosta     The 3rd Annual Kenny Acosta’s Student Musical Recital will be held this Saturday, April 2nd at noon at Megnolia Square.  Included in the festivities will be the Farmers Market and Jazz Picnic.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy some of the best young talent in the Central community.

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VOTE This Saturday for Family Court Judge

31 March 2011

    This Saturday, April 2nd will be the election for Family Court Judge.  The two candidates are Charlene Charlet Day and Hunter Greene.  If you would like to learn more before you vote, both candidates’ statements can be read online at www.CentralSpeaks.com.  Remember to vote this Saturday!  Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until [...]

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Countdown to Cookin’: 8 Days Away

31 March 2011

    Cooking in Central, fondly know in Central as “Cookin'”, happens next Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9.  Make your plans to attend Central's signature event.  Remember to buy your tickets early, especially for Friday's Crawfish Boil.  Tickets are available at all school offices, the Chamber of Commerce office, and Ross Tire.  Here is [...]

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Today’s Newspaper PDF Online

31 March 2011

As a service to our readers and our advertisers, the CentralSpeaks.com newspaper in its entirety, formatted exactly as the printed newspaper looks, will now be available online each week.  Follow this link:  03/31/11 PDF  to access the PDF.  This will not change our daily posting of news as it happens, it is simply one more way for [...]

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Brian Kidwell Takes Flight

31 March 2011

By Dave Freneaux The Director of Finance for the Central Community School System, Brian Kidwell, is heading to Flight School in Dallas.  Brian shared that he has considered becoming a pilot for several years, and that the opportunity came around one more time, and he had to follow that dream.  Today is his last day [...]

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Central High Athletes Sign with Louisiana College

30 March 2011

Photos by Michael Spangler for Expressions Photography; Article submitted by Coach Fresina     Central High School is proud to announce that these three student-athletes will continue their playing career at a state institution.  Meghan Saia will continue her softball career at Louisiana College, and Zack Edgens and Greg Morris will play football also at Louisiana [...]

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